Case Study: Solid State Plc
Client Profile
Our client is a global group of businesses providing complex engineering solutions to industries such as defence, energy production, aerospace, environmental, oceanographic, industrial, robotics, medical, life sciences, and transportation. They are renowned for their performance-critical solutions, designed for specialist and harsh environments.
A part of the group is embarking on an exciting growth period and required assistance for a role created due to the succession of a highly experienced staff member. The focus was on finding someone who could continue to drive the company forward.
Holt Engineering Recruitment met with our client at their headquarters and main manufacturing facility. Additionally, we held multiple Teams meetings with various stakeholders to understand their mission and generate a tailored plan of action to achieve maximum results for the client.
The Challenge
With a highly experienced staff member nearing retirement, the client needed to find someone capable of covering the core responsibilities of the position while also being innovative and forward-thinking to support the company's vision during this period of growth and expansion. This required a candidate with both technical knowledge and data analysis experience, though the exact balance of each was unclear to the client.
Taking this into account, the client understood that finding the right person for both the current need and the future vision of the business would be a time-consuming process.
Key Qualities That Enabled Us To Deliver
Holt Engineering Recruitment's Solution
Realising the hiring project required significant time and expertise, the client sought specialist help to achieve fast, optimal results. Holt Engineering Recruitment met with the client multiple times, in person and virtually, to create a tailored plan, including expert knowledge, a dedicated consultant, and regular updates.
Industry Knowledge
Holt Engineering Recruitment, founded and run by a seasoned engineer, quickly established the technical needs and understanding required for this position. This enabled us to target specific candidates with select industry knowledge and relevant qualifications, quickly creating a shortlist of possible options.
Exploring Options
Due to some fluid requirements from the start regarding the balance of technical experience and analytical knowledge, Holt Engineering Recruitment provided several candidates with varying experience levels. This allowed the client to explore various options and better understand what would best fit their needs.
Regular Communication
Having a dedicated consultant working directly with the client ensured regular communication. This allowed for critical updates and information on potential candidates, while also building the client's confidence in knowing they were partnered with a reliable business that would get the job done correctly and on time.
Training and Communication Enhancement
Recognising the importance of clear communication and informed decision-making, we conducted four training sessions for the client's hiring managers. These sessions provided guidance on questions to avoid during interviews based on the nine protected statuses, emphasised the importance of feedback which enabled us to tailor our searches and offered advice on handling applications to ensure candidates had a great experience.
After the training, the client's communication improved dramatically, allowing us to fill several other roles, including the one mentioned in this case study.
Result
Through strategic initial planning and communication, in-depth engineering knowledge and network, consistent communication, and dedicated support, Holt Engineering Recruitment was able to provide several suitable options for the position.
Two of these candidates were taken to the final stage. By working closely with the client to fully understand their current and future needs, one candidate was offered and accepted the position, covering the initial requirement. The second candidate is being considered for an additional role within the business due to their relevance and fit with the company's future vision.